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Reviews of The Lodge at Ashford Castle 4 stars

Ashford Estate, Cong, Ireland

#1 of 6 hotels in Cong

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 584 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.8

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  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Extremely memorable the weather helped!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The food was excellent especially the evening meals breakfast was brilliant too

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    We had a wonderful time and felt like queens during our stay. It was our favorite place on the trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Loved the king suite decor and suite. I also really liked the gym, pool, hot tub, and kids area for swimming. My kids love it there. We enjoyed the bar area ans the breakfast the next morning.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    10
    From start to finish, my mother and I were treated like royalty. Nothing was too much for the staff, thank you !
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Single beds were on the smaller size so wasnt as comfy. Seemed to be extremely warm in the room but there was an air con and we left the window opened. Thats all.

    Loved the check in with comp punch, the grounds were also so lovely and well kept. The staff literally made the expirience even better all so genuinely pleasant. The food and and drinks were top notch.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    V good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioning too noisy

    Missed having my bath!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed wasn't comfortable for my husband who has back issues.

    The scenery was amazing, the grounds for all the lovely walks , the food, the staff and the lodge was beautiful. Amazing swimming pools, relaxing beds, the facilities were so clean and the staff ate so helpful and welcoming.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service was top class

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We wished we had more options for dining and exploring the castle... especially with its proximity to the Lodge. The Lodge itself is delightfully 'stuck' in its era of decor, some of the rooms could use a little TLC.

    Ashford Castle estate, lodge, grounds are STUNNING! So were the staff at all locations - especially at the Lodge and the Drawing Room restaurant. We enjoyed walking the grounds and walking to/from the little town of Cong. Again, the team at the Lodger were awesome!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    10
    Wonderful hotel, where I felt pampered, comfortable and special!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    More bar staff are really needed. The guys behind the bar were extremely busy, with food as well as drink orders. They tried their best, but could not manage all the orders.

    So much to do in the Castle grounds, but we especially enjoyed the beautiful walks through quiet woodlands and the birdsong.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Luxury pet friendly stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No body lotion provided in the rooms, also have to ask for milk. No milk provided in the fridge.

    Beautiful location, excellent service. Pet- friendly hotel which is wonderful to be able to travel and stay with your pet.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Amazing and will highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Beautiful location and very chic but low key

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Very helpful friendly staff, fabulous scenic location, very clean and comfortable rooms. Delicious breakfast. I would re
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fabulous views and location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was delicious. The new pool is amazing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Eveeyrhing was exceptional

    The relaxed atmosphere friendly staff and food at the Lodge

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Great two day stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peter the GM was excellent and staff very understanding

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2024

    10
    The absolute height of luxury, nothing was too much trouble, the staff treated us like royalty, infact we are going back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing !!

    The location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Exceptional staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    The lodge was lovely and Ashford Castle is beautiful with amazing gardens. It was everything you could want in a hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Charged a holding deposit on my card that was not removed a week later even though everything was fully paid before we checked out at over 400 pound that is a lot of money not to have access to when you are travelling.

    It was a destination, there was a lot to do. I loved that people could bring their dogs. If I lived closer I would definitely do that.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional stay. Would go back in a heartbeat!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night

    That I didn't stay there longer to take full advantage of the property.

    Location= sublime! Facilities, bar, staff= wonderful! Everything! Art work is amazing!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Proper coffee in the rooms . Pricey. . Furniture in the room was a bit dated . Old bathrobes.

    Location, leisure centre , food, staff,

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quay Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    To be honest we could not fault anything with our stay.

    The staff (reception, bar, breakfast room) at the lodge were super friendly and helpful from the initial phone call to check out. The suite was superb with loads of room and all of the expected amenities. An extremely enjoyable stay (two adults and one child) and looking forward to our next stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    10
    Peaceful and quiet and a complete escape from the outside world.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We loved everything.

    It was the perfect location for a relaxing break. The setting is heavenly and walking with the wolfhounds was a lovely treat. The staff were helpful, friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2023

    8.0
    A few tweaks and it would be perfect...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were a few small issues - there were delays at breakfast & checking in, and service in the bar p.m. was haphazard. The bar gets most if my criticism. No one seemed to be in charge, there was no table service, & we had finished our drinks before before anyone came to take the previous guests' glasses away, & that girl didn't ask if we would like another drink, even though my glass was empty. Also, behind the bar itself was a bit messy - so I didn't want to sit at the bar looking at what reminded me if an untidy kitchen counter. And prices were a bit steep for rural Mayo - E18.50 for one measure of Baileys & one small, very ordinary, glass of red wine...

    Food was superb. Staff were friendly. Housekeeping did a great job. Spa was mint. Lots of little nooks and cranny where you could sit and read a book, paper, chat... We had a lovely stay & I hope to go back.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 December 2023

    8.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn’t turn down heat in bedroom so would love details to be made available as to how!

    Beautiful and homely.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 December 2023

    10
    We had an amazing experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too much furniture and pictures -too much going on in the bedroom and sitting area of the room.

    So clean and well kept

    Stayed in December 2023

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